Kennedy Institute of Rheumatology, Roosevelt Drive, Headington, Oxford OX3 7FY 184983 – Senior Postdoctoral Research Assistant in Immunology Nuffield Department of Orthopaedics, Rheumatology and Musculoskeletal Sciences (NDORMS) Grade 8: Salary in the range of £49,119 - £58,265 per annum. This is inclusive of a pensionable Oxford University Weighting of £1,730 per year. This is a full time (100% FTE), fixed term position for 3 years. The University of Oxford is a stimulating work environment, which enjoys an international reputation as a world-class centre of excellence. Our research plays a key role in tackling many global challenges, from reducing our carbon emissions to developing vaccines during a pandemic. The Nuffield Department of Orthopaedics, Rheumatology and Musculoskeletal Sciences (NDORMS) is part of the Medical Sciences Division and is the largest European academic department in its field, running a globally competitive programme of research and teaching. The Kennedy Institute is a biomedical research centre uniquely bringing together discovery science and early-stage clinical research, to develop transformative new therapies for chronic inflammatory and musculoskeletal conditions. What We Offer As an employer, we genuinely care about our employees’ wellbeing and this is reflected in the range of benefits that we offer including: • An excellent contributory pension scheme • 38 days annual leave • A comprehensive range of childcare services • Family leave schemes • Cycle loan scheme • Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans • Membership to a variety of social and sports clubs About the Role About You You will hold a PhD in Immunology or a related area with post-qualification research experience as well as a strong publication record and familiarity with the existing literature and research in the field. You will have experience of independently managing a research project together with evidence of having collaborated with both wet and dry lab researchers to complete a project. You will have a keen interest in experimental medicine and immune-mediated inflammatory disease and demonstrate experience in standard laboratory-based immunology techniques, such as human tissue handling and culture, PCR, flow cytometry. Application Process